INSOMNIA is one of the most common sleep issues people struggle with every night when they lay down to go to sleep.
What if you found out that the color of your bedsheets was the culprit behind your inability to fall asleep?
Interior design experts revealed five bedsheet colors you should totally avoid if you want deeper sleep.
Homes and Gardens collected some suggestions for anyone who’s ready to make a major bedtime change.
The number one color you should avoid when choosing bed sheets is white.
As controversial as it is to say, white bedsheets are actually not helpful at all when it comes to falling asleep.
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White sheets look clean and crisp, but that’s where the benefits end.
Certified Sleep Science Coach and the Founder of Sleeping Ocean, Alex Savy, says: “It’s better to go with off-white or beige sheets because bright white fabrics may be too stimulating for the brain.
“It might associate them with daylight, which can lead to decreased levels of a sleep-inducing hormone called melatonin.”
At first glance, light blue might look like one of the most calming colors out there.
It turns out that light blue actually gets in the way of a good night’s sleep.
“Light blue is a cool color that can also create an illusion of daylight,” Alex explains.
“It’s better to choose dark blue and navy bed sheets instead.”
The color red is often associated with love and passion which means couples might opt for it when choosing color schemes for their bedroom.
Red isn’t a smart color choice for bedsheets though according to sleep expert and MattressNextDay CEO, Martin Seeley.
He explains: “Studies have shown that red has such a powerful pigment that it can even provoke aggression or anger.
“[This is] the opposite of what you want when falling asleep.”
The color brown has often been thought of in comparison to neutrality, the great outdoors, and earthiness.
Even so, it’s not a color you should use when purchasing bed sheets.
Robert Pagano, the co-founder of Sleepline, says: “Brown bed sheets can make a room look dull and uninviting.”
The darkest color on the spectrum happens to be black, and it also happens to be a color he should avoid in regards to your bed.
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“Black bed sheets can give off [an aesthetic] that feels too dark and serious for some bedrooms,” Robert says.
“If you’re looking for a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere in your bedroom, you might want to avoid black bed sheets.”
